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View the Script for Adina De Zavala Starlight Adina de Zavala and the Making of a Patriotic Supersite 1 CAST1 Adina De Zavala Family: 1. Adina De Zavala 2. Father: Augustine De Zavala 3. Mother: Julia De Zavala 4. Sister: Mary Catharine De Zavala. 5. Spiritual Counselor: Sister Flavienne 6. Hapless suitor of Adina De Zavala: John Williams The Governors and Officers of the Law: 7. Governor S.W.T. Lanham 8. Governor Oscar Colquitt 9. Governor Thomas Mitchell Campbell 10. Male Secretary to Governors 11. Sheriff John W. Tobin of San Antonio 12. Policeman 13. Reporter (Female). The Zavala Chapter of the DTR 14. Carrie Kemp 15. Ella Godoy 16. Jennie Fey Lytle The Driscoll Chapter of the DRT: Officers 17. Clara Driscoll 18. Mrs. Mary Smith Jones (Old). 19. Mrs. Cornelia Branch Stone, 20. Mrs. Florence Eager Ancillary Roles: 21. Gustave Schmeltzer (Alamo Grocery Owner) 22. De Zavala Family Lawyer, Cousin Henry 23. Locksmith 24. J.W. Darlington 1 In 2017 we had 61 scenes, and 14 actors. There were 4 males and 10 females. The cast assumed 24 characters: 7 were male, and 16 female. The script was 68 pages long. In 2018 we had 49 scenes. 14 actors again: There could be 5 males, and 9 females. The 2018 cast assumed 20 characters: 9 would be males, 11 females. There is also a need for 2 extras. The script was 80 pages long. 2 Part I: Who will Adina Be? Scene 1 : The Theme INT. BLACKSCREEN – CONTINUOUS SCREEN shows verses in white text. NARRATOR (unseen) “Those who are wise will shine with the brightness of heaven, and those who lead others to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever. Daniel 12:3. “In the consecrated life . Christ’s faithful propose to follow Christ more nearly.” Catechism of the Catholic Church, Paragraph 4, Section 916. Scene 2: The Zavala Family in their San Antonio Home: 1894 EXT. Front Porch at night. Start in BLACKSCREEN, First show text: WHITE TEXT ON DARKSCREEN San Antonio, Texas 1894. Home of Adina De Zavala Establishment shot of the big picture of the porch--and nearby homes if appropriate. Zoom in. CAMERAS take reaction footage of Adina De Zavala and parents. All are sitting. Julia could be knitting. Adina is drinking coffee. ADINA DE ZAVALA Solicitous, to her very ill father. Daddy, what are you looking at? AUGUSTINE, FATHER Ailing. Looking up off the porch, He coughs. Says wistfully. 3 . the beautiful star! Cutaway shot to star. This is a symbol for Adina, throughout the film. Camera then focuses on father. His eyes light up as if to reflect its twinkle. Slowly looks at Adina. Reminds me . of You. darlin. JULIA, MOTHER Looks at the would-be star without bothering to focus on it. And probably one that could join with another bright star, and become really bright. ADINA DE ZAVALA Sarcastically. O yes, and make many more stars . more descendants of Abraham.2 Drinks a sip of coffee (she is a coffee addict). Mother, I know how you think. When you mention a possibility, for the millionth time, you think it will come true. JULIA, MOTHER Well I am just wondering, if suitor number 15 might just find an excuse to drop by. ADINA DE ZAVALA Mother, it’s not fair. John is your friend. And he is simply dazzled by the idea that grandfather was the first Vice President of Texas. JULIA, MOTHER He is a widower, but he has means (nods to indicate the guy is loaded). A little disappointed. Then speaking in a sotto voce (whisper), as if giving away her thoughts.:3 Of course, if you give him an emphatic ‘No’, I am sure he can find . someone else. ADINA DE ZAVALA At least two times louder than her mother. 2 Allusion to Genesis 15:5. 3She also knows her husband’s life has been one of steady economic dissipation, that his illness and death will be another tax on the family’s wherewithal. Adina appears to her foolishly poised not to marry, when someone like John Williams could guarantee the family’s standard of living. 4 I have given him an emphatic ‘No’. JULIA, MOTHER Shhhh! Motioning like she wants no such talk before Augustine, and then another need to be hushed” Oh someone is here! Looks around. Why come up (to the porch) Mr. Williams! JOHN WILLIAMS Shakes hands warmly with Augustine. Sir! Takes Julia’s hand. Mrs. Zavala! Julia motions with the other that he take a seat which he does. Is my favorite family all accounted for on this fine evening? ADINA DE ZAVALA Mary is painting inside; I am here only in spirit. JULIA, MOTHER Adina, Mr. Williams told me he had written a poem yesterday! ADINA DE ZAVALA I’m afraid my mind is a little too distracted to follow Mr. Williams’ fine verses this evening. JULIA, MOTHER Disappointed Oh, you are in such an ill humor. JOHN WILLIAMS Don’t let me abuse my welcome. Perhaps I could come back some other time. Williams stands up again. 5 JULIA, MOTHER Mr. Williams you will do that. She stands up and grabs his arm. It is wonderful that you a man of business, have taken the time to add beauty to our everyday thoughts. Please, John, come back . tomorrow night at this time. Mary will eagerly await the chance to give her learned reaction, and as for Adina . she will . Looking sternly at Adina Give you an honest reaction to your poem! Scene 3: At the Convent INT. Night. Wall if possible has a cross, and there is a statue of a saint on a table with a candle. SISTER FLAVIENE Adina, the joys of a consecrated life are great. ADINA DE ZAVALA I do feel consecrated Sister Flaviene. SISTER FLAVIENE Without taking the vows of a holy order? ADINA DE ZAVALA Sister Flaviene, My father is dying, the world of my grandfather, Lorenzo, is dying . I have a debt to repay . to the whole tradition that has made my life possible. SISTER FLAVIENE Waits a second, winks, lights a candle for a saint, and tries to be gentle. God made your life possible . ADINA DE ZAVALA I know. I know. Gives Sister Flaviene a look as if to say, “yes, that remains part of the picture.” 6 You are a great teacher. The children love you. The Church needs you. Consecrate yourself . and ADINA DE ZAVALA Turns away. Sister Flaviene, you are overwhelming me. I cannot say ‘no’ . but neither can I say ‘yes’! Camera gives close-up of Adina, obtaining “flashes of light” in her eyes. Scene 4: John Williams’ Poem INT. Parlor. Night if possible. Mary, Julia, and Adina are present. Williams standing, presenting poem. Women sitting. JOHN WILLIAMS Oh help me bear the truth with unselfish love. O Moderate drinker, why do you shorten life? Why do you transmit the alcoholic tint to your offspring? Why do you pollute the helpless babe, profaning motherhood? Casting off that pearl of self-control Disdaining the one who wants only one day to rise up And call you blessed! MARY CATHARINE Effusive. Starry eyed. O John, . that was beautiful! It almost makes me cry I wish my Edward were here. He needs to hear this! JULIA, MOTHER John, . you are a wonderful poet, and a wonderful friend. JOHN WILLIAMS Why thank you Mrs. Zavala. 7 JULIA, MOTHER I just think you are someone a woman could really trust with her whole life and soul. Eagerly, and innocently: What do you think, Adina? ADINA DE ZAVALA I think, Mr. Williams, there is a false melodrama, perhaps some cloying sentimentality. Didn’t Jesus, Paul and the Psalmist and all our blessed Popes all use wine? MARY ZAVALA Adina, you are so critical of others! What about your own imperious desire for coffee? Mr. Williams is in the spirit of the laws for temperance and perfection that are sweeping the nation. The past is not always worth preserving. Scene 5: Father Augustine Dies, 1894. INT. HOME. 8PM Evening. Sister Flaviene continues to cycle through the Hail Mary, until stopped by Augustine: SISTER FLAVIENE Hail Mary full of Grace. The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mother, mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death . AUGUSTINE Dying. But almost like he is also wishing Sister Flaviene might stop. uhhhhhhh JULIA Pulling away from the dying man, and sitting in a corner so he won’t hear. I need help. I need help. I need help. This reminds me of Florence and Zita’s death. I don’t know if I can . MARY Oh Mom. Hugs mother. 8 SISTER FLAVIENE With a raspy voice ministering to the dying one. Hail Mary full of Grace. The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus . AUGUSTINE Grips Sister Flaviene’s hand and stares as if something is wrong. Sister Flaviene reluctantly gives way, realizing her 300th Hail Mary is beginning to bother Augustine. Julia attends to him. JULIA He wants Adina. Why does he want to say something special to Adina? Augustine, tell me, what is it. Adina isn’t here! But we’ve sent her a telegram. MARY I know one of the reasons why Adina is in Austin, has something to do with some conversation those two have been having. SISTER FLAVIENE Resumes her attention on Augustine. Holds Augustine’s hand again. Turns to Augustine. The Lord bless you and keep you JULIA Goes to bedside: O Augustine! We are here for you, and Adina is here in spirit.
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